verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Radiologist Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$279,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$134.61/hr
▼ 33% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
public U.S. Median
$420,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$310,551 #25 of 39

Radiologist pay in Kentucky, explained

Radiologists in Kentucky earn a median of $279,990 per year ($134.61 per hour), which is 33% below the national median of $420,860. Entry-level workers earn around $82,650, while the most experienced radiologists reach about $752,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $279,990 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $279,990 is worth about $310,551 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #25 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Radiologist pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,650
$39.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$279,990
$134.61/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$752,080
$361.58/hr

Radiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $279,990 $310,551
West Virginia $471,650 $527,001 −$191,660
Indiana $430,640 $461,421 −$150,650
Virginia $376,270 $372,161 −$96,280
Ohio $260,000 $280,251 +$19,990
Illinois $239,200 $239,301 +$40,790

Radiologist in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do radiologists make in Kentucky?

Radiologists in Kentucky earn a median of $279,990 per year ($134.61 per hour), compared with $420,860 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay radiologists well?

At $279,990, Kentucky pays 33% below the national median for radiologists.

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